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How many uniting churches are there in Australia?
The Uniting Church in Australia is the third largest denomination in the country. It was formed on 22 June 1977 from the uniting of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Australia. Some Presbyterian and Methodist churches still remain independent outside of the union. In uniting, the members of those bodies testified "to that unity which is both Christ's gift and will for the Church" (Basis of Union, para. 1). Ecumenism remains a vital aspect in all of the Church's life and work - in local congregations, national commitments to work together with other churches, and relationships and partnerships with churches of various denominations in Asia and the Pacific.
Can a member of a Catholic Church become an affiliate member of an African Methodist Episcopal Church?
No, not and remain a loyal Catholic. In other words, not without throwing any possibility of salvation away.
Is the Presbyterian denominations losing members or gaining members?
It could accurately be argued that the Presbyterian denominations are BOTH gaining and losing members. While young people often fall away from the church when they leave home, many of these same young adults return as they have children and establish families. Many local congregations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) happily welcome couples who are not formally married or who are in homosexual relationships. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, they, too, tend to find comfortable communities in the Presbyterian Churches where they can remain active in their later years.
Can a deacon in the Catholic Church marry couples?
No. However they can be married prior to becoming ordained a Deacon and stay married. They can have children before or after the ordination as a married Deacon. However, it is my understanding that, once ordained, the deacon must remain celebate.
What is the role of permanent deacon?
The role of a permanent deacon is that they remain a deacon and do not move on to becoming a priest, bishop, etc. They can minister some sacraments and can celebrate mass, but their main role is to help the church, community and charities- through the church. They work for the church.
If the College of Cardinals is permitted to elected a married man as pope how would the policy of celibacy be applied to such a man?
I would imagine, that on the outside chance this ever occurred, the new pope would be allowed to keep his wife. When a married cleric from a non Catholic religion converts to Catholicism and is ordained, he is allowed to remain married. He would probably have to remain celibate, however. This is similar to the permanent diaconate where, once ordained, the new deacon must remain celibate but married. However, as long as his wife survives he would be unable to be ordained as a priest. It has been centuries since the Church elected a non cardinal as pope so the chances of this situation ever arising is remote.
Who receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
Men are traditionally ordained through the Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. This includes three levels of ministry: deacon, priest, and bishop. The sacrament enables individuals to serve the Church and the faithful through their ministry.
What is the difference between a transitory deacon and a permanent deacon?
A transitory deacon is a person who will be ordained a priest. All priest are first ordained as deacons. A permanent deacon is a person who will remain a deacon for life, unless at some future date he decides to become a priest and is ordained to that order as well.
How often do Methodist churches change ministers?
United Methodist pastors are appointed regularly for one year at a time. Every year the Bishop of an Area appoints a pastor to remain at their current church or to a new church. There is no hard and fast rule of when a pastor will move. Some churches are served by a pastor for many years, but it is true that Methodist pastors do move a lot. General wisdom says that pastors stay in smaller churches, <200 members, for 3-5 years on average. In larger churches the average increases to 5-8 years. But, there's nothing mandating this. Fun fact: In the early days of the Methodist Church in the United States it wasn't uncommon for pastors to move every quarter year. It was preferred that the pastors be single so as to accommodate this lifestyle. This has long since passed away.
What were the results of John Wesley's ministry?
John Wesley's ministry caught on and led to the founding of the Methodist church. One aspect of his ministry is the idea of social justice, which now has resulted in the extensive mission work of the United Methodist church. Another part of his ministry was the hymns that his brother wrote, which his ministry helped spread.
Can a pastoral vicar get married?
In the Roman Catholic Church, pastoral vicars are typically ordained priests and are therefore required to remain celibate and unmarried. However, in some other Christian denominations, pastoral vicars may be allowed to marry. It ultimately depends on the specific rules and regulations of the particular religious institution.
What priest's can't get married?
Catholic and Orthodox priests cannot get married. However, if an Orthodox man is married before he is ordained, he can remain married after ordination.
